Nutrition Services

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms via the use of a specifically tailored diet devised and monitored by a physician or registered dietitian nutritionist. MNT can help you with a variety of conditions including eating disorders, pre-diabetes/diabetes, elevated cholesterol and blood pressure, digestive disorders, and weight management. Our Eating Disorder Treatment Team meets monthly and includes a physician, registered dietitian, psychiatrist, and social worker who work together to coordinate the care of our students with eating disorders. In addition, we work closely with the Counseling Center or SHC staff to refer students to psychologists/therapists in the community who have special expertise with these conditions.

Yes, to determine medical necessity/diagnosis and to ensure coverage by health insurance.

MNT is covered by most health insurance plans if deemed to be medically necessary. Students without SHIP pay the full cost of their visit and treatments at SHC and the corresponding charges are sent directly to your campus billing account. You may obtain a copy of an itemized statement of your charges and receipt to submit to your own non-SHIP insurance carrier for possible reimbursement. Click here. for fees for the most common services at SHC including MNT and for instructions on how to obtain a copy of an itemized statement of your charges and receipt of payment. Note that HMO plans typically will not reimburse you for care that you receive at SHC or at other providers outside of the HMO network without prior authorization

Initial sessions are typically 60 minutes in length. Follow-up sessions are typically 30 minutes in length. Call 949-824-5304 to schedule an appointment. 

MNT is a covered benefit under the SHIP plan. Copays may apply. Visit the Health Insurance page for detailed information regarding benefits, copays and fees.